Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 198

“Fine.” Sherilyn glanced at the receptionist, who promptly stepped aside, giving them space to talk comfortably. “Go on. spill it.”

“You’re out of the loop, aren’t you?” Caroline still wore that smug smile.

“Out of the loop about what?” Sherilyn had enough of Caroline’s half–told truths. “If you’re going to say something, out with it. What, got a frog in your throat?”

“You…” Caroline paused, her face turning a shade of displeasure, “Crass! I know you’re smug now. Gilbert got you into Daphne’s dance troupe. You must think he’s fond of you, huh?”

Sherilyn didn’t bite. “What’s your point?”

“Hmph.” Caroline scoffed, a sneer curling her lips. “Ever wondered why Gilbert, who has always disliked you, suddenly turned so caring?”

That question silenced Sherilyn. It had puzzled her, too, something she couldn’t wrap her head around. Did Caroline know something?

“I do know.” Caroline seemed to read Sherilyn’s mind, lifting her chin in

arrogance.

Francis

as if refusing to believe, “You mean… for real? Fran is

Caroline’s voice caught slightly, her

“Francis has awakened.”

big brother. “And you…” Caroline composed herself, looking coldly at Sherilyn.

Indeed, why?

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She felt enlightened!

did he agree to it, and now, why is

Back then…

with Francis for Caroline, and Gilbert had agreed to let go of his feelings. At the time, Francis was awake. So, was Gilbert planning to use her

got it all figured out, haven’t you?” Caroline watched Sherilyn, a smug satisfaction evident, “Honestly, I feel sorry for

this.”

felt sorry

thinly, speechless. She wasn’t foolish. It was clear that Caroline was trying to sow discord. But the premise of her tactic was that Sherilyn